Operative

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agent

'operative' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for agent that I've seen before include "Double-zero-seven, for example" , "He or she acts for actors" , "Substance that exerts some force or effect" , "One who acts for another" , "envoy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday, the King Feature Syndicate, the Penny Press, The Guardian and the LA Times.

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